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Early Music Society
of Queensland
The Early Music Society of Queensland Inc (EMSQ) is an enthusiastic community dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of music, instruments, and dance from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical periods.
As well as hosting workshops and concerts, we have a music library and a collection of Renaissance and Baroque instruments available for hire to members. We also publish a regular newsletter filled with informative articles and updates about the early music scene.
Christmas Concerts
(concession price tickets for EMSQ members)
Fractio Modi
A Medieval Christmas
Sunday 7 December 5pm
St Stephens, Brisbane
and
Saturday 13 December 7pm
Witta
Brisbane Monteverdi Ensemble
A Renaissance Christmas
Sunday 7 December 2pm
St Andrew's Anglican Church
Indooroopilly
Program for 2026 Coming Soon!
Music Library
EMSQ has an extensive music library from which members are welcome to borrow.
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Instruments for hire
We have a collection of Renaissance and Baroque instruments available for hire, including viols, violins and other stringed instruments, as well as crumhorns, cornettos and other wind instruments.​ A small number of second hand recorders are available for sale at very reasonable prices.
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Donate
The Early Music Society of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation registered as a charity. ​ Donations are tax-deductible and will help us to continue to promote early music in Queensland.
Upcoming event?
Does your group have an early music event coming up that you would like help promoting? Send us details and we will include them on this website, in our newsletter and on our Facebook page.​
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